A whale watching boat that got stuck off the shore of Salem, Massachusetts, stranding 163 passengers overnight, has been freed from a lobster trap rope and returned to land, according to Boston Harbor Cruises.

Tuesday, Jul 29, 2014 at 7:30 AM

A whale watching boat that got stuck off the shore of Salem, Massachusetts, stranding 163 passengers overnight, has been freed from a lobster trap rope and returned to land, according to Boston Harbor Cruises. The passengers will receive a full refund for the trip, as well as a $100 gift card to Boston Harbor Cruises and $500 cash for every passenger.
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In what an official has called, "one of the worst cases of domestic violence in Maine's history, " a suicidal father killed his three young children, their mother, and then himself.

Monday, Jul 28, 2014 at 9:57 PM

In what an official has called, "one of the worst cases of domestic violence in Maine's history, " a suicidal father killed his three young children, their mother, and then himself. Police said 33-year-old Joel Smith was suicidal and having financial problems before he killed his family in various rooms of their apartment with a 12-gauge shotgun on Saturday night. No suicide note was found, according to police, but investigators said the wife had told a family friend the night of the shooting that Smith recently had threatened suicide.
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Authorities say a 34-year-old New Hampshire man has been arrested and charged in the case of a teen girl kidnapping, NECN reported.

Monday, Jul 28, 2014 at 9:56 PM

Authorities say a 34-year-old New Hampshire man has been arrested and charged in the case of a teen girl kidnapping, NECN reported. Nathaniel E. Kibby has been charged with one count of felony kidnapping as the girl, Abigail Hernandez disappeared on Oct. 9, 2013 on her way home from school. Kibby will be arraigned Tuesday at 1 p.m. and police say there will be a press briefing following the arraignment.
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Five family members have been found shot to death at their apartment in Saco, Maine, police told NBC-affiliate WCSH, NECN reported.

Monday, Jul 28, 2014 at 6:38 AM

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Five family members were found shot to death at their apartment in Saco, Maine, police told NBC-affiliate WCSH, NECN reported. Among the dead were a mother and father in their 30s and three children, ages 4, 7 and 12. Police are still investigating but said it appeared the killer was a member of the family. An autopsy is scheduled Monday.
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Amid protests, walk-outs and boycotts of the Market Basket supermarket chain in Massachusetts, ousted Market Basket CEO, Arthur T. Demoulas, has made a bid to buy the company.

Thursday, Jul 24, 2014 at 2:14 PM

The former supermarket CEO whose ouster inspired a New England-wide employee revolt and customer boycott wants to buy his old company. Arthur T. Demoulas has made a bid to buy Market Basket, whose stores have been hamstrung and whose shelves were left barren by the protests and walkout. Arthur T. and his side of the family are looking to regain control of the company from rival family members, a month after his ouster sparked outrage by employees who say they stand behind their former CEO.
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Employees at the supermarket chain Market Basket in Massachusetts are slamming their new co-CEOs' pleas for them to drop their walkout, as protests for the return of their beloved ousted boss gain steam.

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2014 at 8:24 PM

Employees at the supermarket chain Market Basket in Massachusetts are slamming their new co-CEOs' pleas for them to drop their walkout, as protests for the return of their beloved ousted boss gain steam. The employees are angry over the firing and replacement of former CEO Arthur T. Demoulas by his cousin after decades of bitter feuding. The spat has outraged a large number of people, including company workers and shoppers, who have organized walkouts and protests that have left many Market Basket stores empty.
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Thousands of employees and supporters of New England grocery chain Market Basket rallied Monday in support of ousted CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and eight other workers fired over the weekend, amid a roiling...

Monday, Jul 21, 2014 at 6:26 PM

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Thousands of employees and supporters of New England grocery chain Market Basket rallied Monday in support of ousted CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and eight other workers fired over the weekend, amid a roiling family feud over control of the chain and an intensifying revolt by workers. "We're not going back till he's back," one employee told a crowd decked out in custom t-shirts. "Bring our CEO back!" they chanted, along with a deafening call and response of "What's your name?" and "Market Basket!"
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The friend of accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been found guilty of obstructing the FBI investigation of the attack, New England Cable News reported.

Monday, Jul 21, 2014 at 12:40 PM

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The friend of accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been found guilty of obstructing the FBI investigation of the attack, New England Cable News reported. Azamat Tazhayakov was accused with another friend of removing items from Tsarnaev's dorm room three days after the attack. He will be sentenced on October 16.
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A hot air balloon crashed into power lines in Clinton, Massachusetts, injuring five people on board and knocking out power to about 600 homes, NECN reported.

Sunday, Jul 20, 2014 at 9:58 AM

A hot air balloon crashed into power lines in Clinton, Massachusetts, injuring five people on board and knocking out power to about 600 homes, NECN reported. Three people were transported to Clinton Hospital for minor cuts and burns, according to the Clinton Fire Department. Two others were treated on scene. Cell phone video captured an explosion as the balloon struck a set of power lines. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
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On Monday, a Massachusetts judge rejected a bid by lawyers for former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez to prevent cellphone and video surveillance footage from being used as evidence, New England Cable News...

Tuesday, Jul 15, 2014 at 4:47 AM

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On Monday, a Massachusetts judge rejected a bid by lawyers for former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez to prevent text messages from being used as evidence, New England Cable News reported. A transcript of the messages sent between Hernandez and head coach Bill Belichick will be held until trial. Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of Odin Lloyd.
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The prosecution and defense rested their cases Monday in the trial of Azamat Tazhayakov, the friend of accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Monday, Jul 14, 2014 at 5:15 PM

The prosecution and defense rested their cases Monday in the trial of Azamat Tazhayakov, the friend of accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Tazhayakov has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and obstruction of justice. He is accused of removing items from Tsarnaev's dorm room after learning that his friend was suspected of carrying out the bombings. Prosecutors also showed a video of Tsarnaev in what is believed to be his dorm building after the attack. The jury has been sent home until Wednesday, when closing arguments will be heard.
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Seven people, including three children, were killed in a 3-alarm fire in a Lowell, Massachusetts, apartment building, officials said Thursday morning.

Thursday, Jul 10, 2014 at 4:08 PM

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Seven people, including three children, were killed in a 3-alarm fire in a Lowell, Massachusetts, apartment building, officials said Thursday morning. Officials said the building had no sprinkler system. They also said there have been reports that there were no smoke alarms in the building, but noted that it is too early to say if that is in fact the case. Ten people have been transported to Lowell General Hospital. There is no word on their conditions.
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During Former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez's court appearance on Monday, the judge granted his request to be transported to a different jail.

Monday, Jul 7, 2014 at 4:33 PM

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During Aaron Hernandez's court appearance on Monday, the judge granted his request to be transported to a different jail. The former Patriots tight end will be relocating from the Bristol County House of Corrections to a jail closer to Boston to shorten the commute. Hernandez is charged in the murder of semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd as well as a drive-by shooting in Boston in 2012 which killed two men.
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Authorities are searching for suspects whose hoax calls triggered the evacuation of several buildings at Harvard University Saturday and a futile search for an armed man and bombs on campus, The Associated Press...

Saturday, Jul 5, 2014 at 1:24 PM

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Authorities are searching for suspects whose hoax calls triggered the evacuation of several buildings at Harvard University Saturday and a futile search for an armed man and bombs on campus, The Associated Press reported. Cambridge police spokesman Jeremy Warnick said police received four calls reporting bombs planted on campus and a man carrying an assault rifle at the Ivy League school on Saturday morning.
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Boston’s annual Pops Fourth of July outdoor concert and fireworks show will take place on July 3 because of potential heavy rain ahead of Hurricane Arthur, New England Cable News reported.

Thursday, Jul 3, 2014 at 5:54 AM

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Boston’s annual Pops Fourth of July outdoor concert and fireworks show will take place on July 3 because of potential heavy rain ahead of Hurricane Arthur, New England Cable News reported. Event organizers who have been closely monitoring weather forecasts decided that even though Thursday’s weather is expected to be inclement as well, it was best to reschedule in order to hold the event with minimal problems. Officials say if there is bad weather during the show, they have contingency plans in place.
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